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How Deanna’s Gluten Free Went From a Kind Act to Nationwide Success
Learn how Deanna's Gluten Free Baking Co. became one of the most successful gluten free bakeries in the country, with the climb to success originating from a loving good deed.


BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
A New Breakfast Spot with a Southern Flair is Coming to Escondido
Where can you get breakfast or brunch with a menu filled with Southern favorites such as fried green tomatoes, sweet cream flapjacks, Mardi Gras beignets, and stacked chicken and waffles?

Find all these delicious meals and more at Huckelberry's, coming soon to Escondido!

Grants & Resources
California Competes Tax Credit
The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year.

Manufacturer CMTC Services
Manufacturers may be eligible for up to 60% off-set funding for CMTC services. First come first serve. Contact [email protected] or call 424-255-0505 for more information.

Escondido Community Foundation
The Escondido Community Foundation, an affiliate of the San Diego Foundation, is awarding grants to support organizations that provide workforce development resources needed for economic growth in Escondido.

The Escondido Discussion
As part of this year’s budget process and to further engage Escondido residents CityWide, the City has launched The Escondido Discussion to hear local community priorities and City service needs. We want to hear from YOU!

COVID-19 Employer Portal
The San Diego North Economic Development Council recently received a grant to help spread the word out about a new Employer Portal, allowing California employers to quickly find up-to-date state and local county COVID-19 guidance by industry cluster and geography. Know your workplace rights, responsibilities, and resources.

Jobs in Escondido
Escondido Chamber of Commerce
Support the workforce and local businesses in our City at this Facebook page.

City of Escondido Career Pages
Want to work for the City? Find job opportunities on the City of Escondido career pages.

Innovate78
Escondido employers can submit a job posting using the form at the bottom of the webpage.

Business & Community Events
THROUGH NOVEMBER 30
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FEBRUARY 25
10 a.m.
APRIL 28
4 – 8 p.m.

Upcoming Business Event Promotion
Is your business or organization hosting a community event? If so, please go to www.visitescondido.com to submit your upcoming event and be featured on our events calendar.
Escondido Business News
Escondido's SIP Wine and Beer's tasting room values diversity and inclusion by offering wines and beers made by women and people of color, from New York to Oregon, and some locally sourced.

Congratulations to the City for winning awards in three categories at the annual California Water Environment Association San Diego banquet. Learn more about the City's award-winning water

The iconic, family-owned Peterson's Donut Corner on Escondido Boulevard has a new owner who promises to uphold the traditions the donut stand has withheld for over 40 years.
Looking for space to locate or expand your business in Escondido?
Contact [email protected] for help finding the perfect spot!
Get started on your search with these commercial buildings:
Business Guides
Business Homeless Resource Guide
The goal of this toolkit is to provide practical advice to business owners while guiding those experiencing homelessness toward life-saving services with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Business Resource Guide
This Resource Guide provides information on how to get your business off the ground including important considerations, detailed steps for getting a business license, and contacts for City departments and other agencies you may need to interact with.


Board and Commission Recruitment
Do you want to get involved in your community? The City of Escondido is looking for volunteers to serve on all our Boards and Commissions.

For more information, click here.


For sidewalk or parking area dining, here is the link the City put together with more info and the permit application can be found here.

Jennifer Schoeneck
Deputy Director of Economic Development | CITY OF ESCONDIDO
Direct: 760-839-4587 | [email protected] | www.escondido.org
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